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Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Travel Job – Hospital Contract in Seattle, WA

Apply for a 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist travel job in Seattle, Washington, starting October 19, 2026. Join a dynamic hospital respiratory therapy team and provide advanced airway management, ventilator support, and critical care respiratory services for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This on-site travel healthcare assignment is located in vibrant central Seattle, with walkable neighborhoods, diverse dining and cultural attractions, convenient transportation, and easy access to the region’s renowned outdoor recreation.

Travel Respiratory Therapist Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,990
• Assignment Type: 13-week Registered Respiratory Therapist travel contract
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: January 18, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Shift Hours: 6:30 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Healthcare Setting: Hospital-based Respiratory Therapy department
• Weekend Coverage: Variable
• Float Expectations: May support pediatric and adult areas and float to nearby affiliated campuses when needed

Registered Respiratory Therapist Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of Registered Respiratory Therapist experience; first-time travelers are welcome
• Recent PICU and adult critical care experience required
• Active Washington respiratory care license required; compact license must be in hand at submission when applicable
• Current RRT, ACLS, BLS, NRP, and PALS certifications required
• EPIC electronic health record documentation experience required
• Experience with Draeger and Servo-I ventilators required
• Strong clinical knowledge of airway management, mechanical ventilation, arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation, and basic EKG interpretation
• Pulmonary Function Test Laboratory experience preferred
• Ability to work collaboratively across pediatric, adult, and critical care environments

Registered Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive respiratory care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Manage and troubleshoot ventilatory support, including BiPAP, CPAP, high-frequency oscillation, flow-by systems, and mechanical ventilation
• Support ventilator weaning and assist with extubation and intubation procedures
• Perform airway care, including nasal and oral airway placement, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and sputum specimen collection
• Administer respiratory medications and treatments through nebulizers, aerosol systems, metered-dose inhalers, tracheostomy collars, and T-piece setups
• Monitor and respond to high-pressure ventilator alarms and changing patient conditions
• Interpret arterial blood gases and apply clinical findings to respiratory treatment plans
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in EPIC
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams to support safe, high-quality patient care
• Adapt to floating assignments across pediatric and adult care areas and nearby affiliated campuses as needed

Apply now for this Seattle, Washington travel respiratory therapist opportunity and join a hospital healthcare team committed to excellent patient care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.